Tag: Governance
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Monitoring and evaluating support to decentralisation : challenges and dilemmas
Abstract: The author focuses on one particular operational challenge – finding appropriate frameworks or mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impacts of support to decentralisation. Author(s): Steinich, Markus Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 19 13 p., ill., 30 cm ECDPM discussion paper 19 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Capacity.org : a gateway on capacity development : [e-journal] / European centre for development policy management
Abstract: Capacity.org is a web magazine-cum-portal for practitioners and policy makers working on capacity development in international cooperation in the South. Author(s): ECDPM Source(s): , Published: 1999 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capacity.org/en/journal/archives/(offset)/30
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From centralized to decentralized governance
Abstract: It is argued that decentralization should be based on a coherent, explicit, and stable set of rules. These rules need to encompass: the division of political power; the functions of subnational governments; and the electoral rules and political institutions for local politics. Author(s): Dillinger, William; Fay, Marianne Source(s): F & D : finance and…
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Toward a political-economy of local governance in Africa : policies, institutions, interests and consequences
Abstract: This paper is an attempt to develop and explore a model of what might be called the ‘political economy’ of local governance in Africa, and how it affects several of the policies and institutions used to organize key aspects of decentralization and local governance. Author(s): Wunsch, James S. Source(s): , 28 p. Published: 1999…
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Lessons on strengthening capacity
Abstract: Podcasts of 5-10 minute interviews with sector professionals sharing the lessons that they have learned on strengthening capacity for local governance in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The participants are from Uganda, Ghana, Nepal, and Bolivia. Folder also contains text summaries. Author(s): IRC [International Reference Centre For Community Water Supply And Sanitation] Source(s): ,…
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Best practices and local leadership programme
Abstract: The Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme (BLP) was established in 1997 to make use of information and networking in support of implementation of the Habitat Agenda. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Published: 1997 United nations human settlements programme (UN-Habitat), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=374&catid=34&typeid=24&subMenuId=0